There are definite healing benefits of the Deep Muscle Stimulator (DMS) therapy. Some people prefer soothing treatment and others prefer very heavy-duty deep tissue work. The DMS seems to appeal to both. I use the DMS to target those over-worked and aching parts of the your body.

Below you will find techniques utilized in my treatments.
• Joint Mobilization and Manipulation
o Promotes improved joint mobility and range of motion using a variety of treatment philosophies including: PNF, McKenzie, Mulligan, Muscle Energy, Janda, Comerford, Sahrmann.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization
o Mobilization of the skin, muscle, nerve, and fascial layers to break down scar tissue and adhesions. This is also known as transverse friction technique. I frequently use the Deep Muscle Stimulator (DMS) to achieve soft tissue mobilization.
• Myofascial Release
o Deep tissue palpation and fascial release to promote fascial stretch/gliding and muscle relaxation based on the work of Tom Myers.
o If a muscle is in spasm it can lead to imbalances such as leg length discrepancies or rotation/obliquities in the pelvis, hips or shoulders. I use the Deep Muscle Stimulator (DMS) as part of my practice for myofascial release.
• Trigger Point Release
o Deep palpation to promote muscle relaxation in an area of hyper-irritability and contracture. This is also known as “ischemic compression” or trigger point therapy.
• Dynamic muscular release
o Deep palpation to the origin (attachment site) of a muscle as the patient contracts to engage in the muscles intended action.
o Promotes improved muscle function.
o Can eliminate musculoskeletal imbalance.
• Neuromobilization (as taught by Dr. Kim Christensen)
o AKA “Flossing” or “Gliding.”
o Helps decrease inflammation in nerves.
o Breaks up adhesions around nerves that result from inflammation.
o Can eliminate the sensation of “pins and needles”, “weakness” or “numbness and tingling”.
• Therapeutic exercise and activities
o Corrective exercises with the intent to decrease pain, improve injury prevention, muscle recruitment, strength, flexibility, and endurance.
o Promotes proper technique in performing functional activities (example: lifting weights, gait, posture).
• Gait training and mechanics
o Analysis of walking to optimize form and make sure that your gait is not a repetitive trauma.
• Neuromuscular training
o Enhances the function of the body by balancing the muscle activation patterns about a joint.
• Free weight training for weight loss and osteoporosis prevention
o Specific exercise prescription based on your individual body type.
• Balance training
o Decreases fall risk.
o Improves coordination for increased performance.
• Core trunk stabilization training
o Improves the recruitment of specific muscle groups that stabilize the hip, pelvis and lumbar spine.